UCF FAIRWINDS ALUMNI CENTER

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The UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center is dedicated to the generations of alumni, faculty and staff of the past, present and future, who have made UCF a part of their lives.

Let us help you host the special celebrations in your life! From the most intitmate gathering to the largest extravaganza, the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center has unique indoor and outdoor locations to make your event a truly memorable occasion. Click through the tabs below to see all that we have to offer.

Location & Amenities

The UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center is located directly across the street from the CFE Arena, adjacent to Memory Mall.

Address: 12676 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando, FL 32816

Parking:

If you're hosting an event or meeting at the alumni center, parking in Garage H may be reserved through your event coordinator. If you do not have a valid parking permit or pass, you must park in one of the green/student lots and pay the meter to avoid being ticketed by UCF Parking Services. Click on the map at left for the location of Garage H.

Alumni Patio, Ferrell Fisher Lobby and Dr. Hitt Library

Stage

UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center — Building

Rates

Caterers/Vendors

We strongly encourage utilization of the following approved university professionals for your upcoming event. Superior in their field, these experts have been hand selected to complement and enhance your occasion. Our preferred vendors offer a discount to Knights, so be sure to mention that you are a UCF alumnus or alumna when booking your event.

Decor-Weddings

DJ and Lighting

Photography

Reservations

How do I make a reservation?Reservations cannot be made without a completed form. Please fill out the online reservation form.

FAQs

How much does the venue cost to rent?A member of the facilities staff at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center will need to ask you a series of questions concerning your event and needs to estimate a cost for the rental. There are also special-rate categories and, depending on which rate category you're in, the staff member can assist in determining your rental cost.

What's the deposit fee?The deposit is 50 percent of the room rental fee and is due when the contract is signed.

What does the rental fee cover?The rental fee covers the cost of the use of the facilities, along with round, six-foot or classroom tables, and banquet chairs. All other items (linens, projector and screen, cocktail tables, podium, microphones, easels, etc.) will fall under "Event-Related Expenses." All invoices, once accumulated, will have an 18 percent service fee and tax (if applicable) added to the final bill. The service fee is what covers our student staff to set up, break down and staff your event in the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center.

What's the rental duration?Rentals are a six-hour block for social events and an eight-hour block for conferences, seminars and meetings. This applies both weekdays and weekends, and these blocks are inclusive of set up and break down. Additional time may be permitted at a charge of $50 per hour (wedding receptions are $150 per hour).

How do I make a reservation?All requests for reservations need to be made through the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center website. Simply fill out the online reservation form under the Reservations tab. Reservations cannot be made without a completed form.

Can I place a temporary hold on a date without a deposit?No. If the date is available, we will inform you of its availability, but we cannot offer courtesy holds. Space can only be reserved with a completed reservation form, signed contract and proper deposit.

Can I have an off-campus caterer for my event?All catering must be coordinated with an approved caterer of the University of Central Florida. The list of approved caterers consists of on- and off-campus vendors. View the current list of approved caterers.

Is alcohol permitted?Yes, clients may coordinate their own alcohol through an approved caterer — the same as food. We require a licensed vendor to serve the alcohol at your event.

Do you allow candles?Candles are permitted as long as the flame is enclosed in hurricanes or votives (no open flames are permitted).

Will there be someone at my event to help me in case something goes wrong?Yes. UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni staff will be present throughout your event (set up and break down) to assist with your needs.